abusive
/əˈbjuːsɪv/adjective
1
- extremely offensive and insulting辱骂的, 侮辱的：
the goalkeeper was sent off for using abusive language
守门员因为使用侮辱性语言被罚下场
he became quite abusive and swore at her.
他开始口出恶言骂起她来。
2
- engaging in or characterized by habitual violence and cruelty虐待的：
abusive parents
虐待子女的父母
an abusive relationship.
虐待和受虐的关系。
3
- involving injustice or illegality舞弊的; 不法的：
the abusive and predatory practices of businesses.
不法和掠夺性的商业行为。
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